5th place miracle Seongnam beat again drama E-Land 1-0 and went to PO
Nov 27, 2025
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Seongnam FC is one step closer to promotion.
Seongnam won 1-0 with Huiz's winning goal in the semi-playoff (PO) against Seoul E-Land at Mokdong Stadium on the 27th. Seongnam, which had fallen to the bottom of the last season and rebounded this season to enter the semi-PO in fifth place, once again entered the PO writing a drama. This is the third time that the 5th place team has entered the PO in 12 quasi-POs. E-Land tried to advance to the PO again following last season, but unfortunately fell to its knees.
Eland, who had only to draw, was in a vantage point, chanted 'as he had done'. E-Land coach Kim Do-kyun said, `We need to go out strategically, but we plan to make our play by pressing from the front and going on offense again as usual.' The best 11 was also sent out as a member who won the Ansan Greeners 6-0 in the final game of the regular league. However, head coach Kim was wary that the fact that a draw alone can go up could be poisonous. Coach Kim said, `I didn't see the result good because I was tied. We set our sights on victory."
Seongnam, which had to win unconditionally, chose to change. It was an inevitable choice as even Samuel, the main midfielder, fell ill with the flu. Seongnam coach Jeon Kyung-joon said, `We didn't have much time to prepare, so we modified it a little bit to what we were doing. He changed the game itself like a tournament"As a result, we have to win unconditionally, so we have prepared a way to do it more efficiently."
As expected, E-Land was aggressive, and Seongnam saw an opportunity with a counterattack. In the first half, E-Land targeted Seongnam's goal with E-Dale and Ewler shooting threatening mid-range shots. Seongnam, which built a solid defense, had a chance to face the goalkeeper in the 35th minute of the first half when Leandro, who received Huiz's pass, was blocked by goalkeeper Koo Sung-yoon. The first half ended 0-0.
Both teams played second-half games. E-Land put offensive resources in turn, including Baek Ji-woong and Gabriel, who changed to score. It was coach Kim's aim to score a goal somehow to win early. Seongnam, which was huddled in the first half, began to pressure by raising the line. It was Jeon's strategy to get a chance by pressing the opponent from a high position.
There was a tense flow. Ewler's free kick went over the post, and Seongnam's counterattack was blocked by E-Land's hand-to-hand defense. Seongnam also put aggressive cards such as Yu Ju-an and raised the gear. E-Land's Oh In-pyo, who received an exquisite penetration pass in the 31st minute, tripped inside the penalty box. Eland's bench protested the penalty, but the referee's whistle did not go off.
Seongnam saved just one chance. From the right side of the 38th minute, Shin Jae-won's cross was connected with a header. The ball shook the E-Land net beyond goalkeeper Koo Sung-yoon as it was. Before the game, coach Kim allowed goals to the two players who were most wary. Seongnam put in 41 minutes and three players to solidify its position. E-Land went on a general offensive. In the 46th minute, Byun Kyung-joon hit a turning shot in a good position, but was caught by goalkeeper Yang Han-bin. In the 47th minute, Park Chang-hwan's shot hit the post. E-Land did its best until the end, but the game ended with Seongnam's 1-0 victory.
Seongnam will clash with Bucheon FC, which went straight to the PO as third place in the K League 2 at Bucheon Stadium on the 30th.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
